But Leeds boss Neil Redfearn has brought the midfielder right back into the fold of late - and Murphy has been rewarding him with some immaculate displays.

His performance against Birmingham City yesterday was the pinnacle (so far) with the 25-year-old netting a late equaliser to salvage a draw for Leeds at Elland Road.

That wasn't the be all and end all of his performance, however...

Chances Created

Accurate Passes

Accurate Crosses

Tackles Won

Interceptions Won

Touches

Minutes Played

Luke Murphy

5

44

3

2

2

75

90

Lewis Cook

3

23

1

1

1

40

78

Steve Morison

3

13

0

1

0

40

90

Scott Wootton

2

37

1

0

1

78

90

Rodolph Austin

1

41

0

2

3

69

90

Charlie Taylor

1

23

3

1

4

55

90

Indeed, as Opta stats show, Murphy was the Yorkshire side's star in several key areas against Birmingham.

No one completed more passes than the midfielder and no one created more chances. Murphy also won two tackles, two interceptions and took 75 touches of the ball (only right-back Scott Wootton took more).

Tim Poole

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